Senior Software Engineer II, Investors

Carta

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Work type
On-site
Location
New York, NYToronto, CanadaWaterloo, Ontario, Canada
Salary
$212,500–$250,000 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role pays more than 97% of similar roles. Most pay $149,500–$177,250 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $231k versus about $163k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Carta

Carta is an equity management platform that helps private companies, investors, and employees manage equity, cap tables, 409A valuations, and fund administration, streamlining the complexities of startup ownership. Industry: Financial Technology & Equity Management

Carta currently has 5 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $212,500–$250,000 across 5 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer II, Investors

As a Senior Software Engineer II, you will join the Investors business unit to build a programmable back office for private markets. You will lead technically complex projects from concept to production, simplifying architecture and infrastructure to improve performance and reliability. Your daily work involves driving implementation, mentoring peers through architectural guidance, and collaborating with product and design teams. You will work on core systems including fund financials, tax and compliance, and LP management and reporting. The technical stack includes Python, Django, React, Postgres, and Kafka, with additional use of Java, gRPC, and AWS. You will solve problems related to ledger management, expense allocation, cash reconciliation, K-1 generation, and automated capital calls within a unified system of record for private capital.

What does a Software Engineer earn in New York?

Median $216000 from 270 postings across 57 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead the execution of complex technical projects from initial concept to production.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to simplify code and infrastructure for measurable business impact.
  • Use AI-assisted engineering tools to accelerate workflows and improve overall code quality.
  • Mentor and coach peers through diligent PR reviews and architectural guidance.
  • Break down complex user stories into actionable tasks for execution with minimal guidance.
  • Partner with product and design teams to ensure technical solutions meet user needs.
  • Articulate technical trade-offs to stakeholders while maintaining high standards for performance and reliability.

What we're looking for

  • You must have 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
  • You must have experience with Python, Django, React, Postgres, and Kafka.
  • You should have experience with Java, gRPC, and AWS (preferred).
  • You must be able to break down complex user stories into actionable tasks with minimal guidance.
  • You must be able to articulate technical trade-offs to stakeholders and understand the "why" behind your code.
  • You must be able to lead technically complex projects from concept to production.
  • You must be able to mentor and coach peers through PR reviews and architectural guidance.
  • You must be able to collaborate cross-functionally with product and design teams.

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